Project Associate - Nanomaterial and Coating
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Salary
- INR 45,000 / month
- Company
- Akash pawar
Job description
### Role & Company / Project Overview IIT Madras is inviting applications for the position of Project Associate to work on optoelectronic nanomaterials and coatings under a Boeing-supported research project titled 'Thin Film Coatings for Optoelectronics and its Characterisations'. This research is led by Prof. E. Hemaprabha and Prof. Surendra Babu Anantharaman, providing significant exposure to industry-linked cutting-edge research in a collaborative environment. ### Key Responsibilities & Daily Duties • Conduct nanomaterial and coating characterization. • Operate and utilize electron microscopy and other comprehensive materials characterization techniques. • Collaborate closely with research peers, sharing knowledge across research groups, and documenting experimental findings. ### Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience • Academic Background: Master’s degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Nanoscience, or a relevant discipline (preferred). • Competitive Exam Qualifications: Candidates who have qualified NET or GATE are preferred (e.g., NET or GATE qualified candidates). • Core Competencies: Working knowledge of electron microscopy and advanced characterization methods for thin film coatings and nanomaterials. ### Working Hours, Shifts & Location Details • Position Type: Full-time academic/industry-sponsored project position. • Work Mode: On-site. • Location: IIT Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. • Joining Timeline: Preferred joining in the second week of November 2026, soon after appointment. ### Compensation & Benefits • Consolidated Pay: Rs. 45,000/- per month. ### Application Instructions • Submit your application via email with the subject line format: LASER_COATING_YOUR NAME. • Clearly state your preferred role in bold in the body of the email. • Mention whether you have qualified NET or GATE, along with the qualification year in parentheses (e.g., NET (2025) or GATE (2026)). • Application Deadline: 3 November 2026. • Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.